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LockCorp, Inc

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LockCorp, Inc

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12 years of experience

We excel in residential and commercial locksmith services, safes, and access control solutions, using premium products like locks, door hardware, and advanced access control systems.

We excel in residential and commercial locksmith services, safes, and access control solutions, using premium products like locks, door hardware, and advanced access control systems.

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AACE Lock & Key

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AACE Lock & Key

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15 years of experience

We are a local complete lpcksmith company, offering commercial, residential, and automotive locksmith services. Our business hours are: Mon – Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday By Appointment We are also available 24/7 for emergency services.

We are a local complete lpcksmith company, offering commercial, residential, and automotive locksmith services. Our business hours are: Mon – Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday By Appointment We are also available 24/7 for emergency services.

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Hawkins Lock & Key

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Hawkins Lock & Key

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2 years of experience

Need Keys? Call us! Hawkins Lock & Key provides key making services and security consulting for homeowners, property management teams, and companies across North Alabama. We specialize in automotive key making and programming, residential rekeying and door hardware installation, and provide emergency lockout services.

Need Keys? Call us! Hawkins Lock & Key provides key making services and security consulting for homeowners, property management teams, and companies across North Alabama. We specialize in automotive key making and programming, residential rekeying and door hardware installation, and provide emergency lockout services.

PLS CONSTRUCTION CO.

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PLS CONSTRUCTION CO.

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28 years of experience

JACK OF ALL TRADES/NOTHING WE CAN'T DO/ HEATING-COOLING AND REFRIGERATION CERTIFIED/ COMPLETE RENOVATIONS TO TOASTER REPAIR/ NO MARK UP ON ANY PARTS OR MATERIALS TO COMPLETE JOBS!!/ $30HR FLAT FEE FOR CONTRACT WORK/ ALL WORK DONE BY MYSELF ON ALL JOBS/ I PUT MY NAME ON ALL PROJECTS I DO/ CAN BE CALLED 24-7 AT 248-884-1562 / GET IT DONE RIGHT AND ASAP CALL NOW!!

JACK OF ALL TRADES/NOTHING WE CAN'T DO/ HEATING-COOLING AND REFRIGERATION CERTIFIED/ COMPLETE RENOVATIONS TO TOASTER REPAIR/ NO MARK UP ON ANY PARTS OR MATERIALS TO COMPLETE JOBS!!/ $30HR FLAT FEE FOR CONTRACT WORK/ ALL WORK DONE BY MYSELF ON ALL JOBS/ I PUT MY NAME ON ALL PROJECTS I DO/ CAN BE CALLED 24-7 AT 248-884-1562 / GET IT DONE RIGHT AND ASAP CALL NOW!!

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

The most secure lock for a front door is typically a deadbolt. There are many types of deadbolts to choose from, the most basic of which is the standard single-cylinder deadbolt. This is the lock you find installed on most front doors. For added security, you could go with a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate the lock from both the outside and the inside. 

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

Smart locks offer around the same level of safety as conventional locks with keys. The best way to secure your door locks is to combine routine locking mechanisms with other home safety features, like lighting, motion sensors, security cameras, and window and door sensors. 

Smart locks have the upper hand when it comes to convenience—you won't have to worry about your key not turning in the lock or fumbling around in your bag for your keys—but beyond that, any door with deadbolts will offer a similar degree of security.

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